Sex Toy Guide: Anal Vibrators

Vibrators are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes and styles, so it's no surprise there are a significant number of vibrators specifically designed to stimulate the anus. These toys are typically small and/or thin for easy anal penetration, flared at the base for safe anal play, and made of materials that are relatively easy to clean. There have always been a large group of anal play devotees, but until recent years the number of products made for this small but enthusiastic crowd has been small and the quality poor. Thankfully that is changing. Even if you aren't a fan of anal play we think you can see how a general societal shift away from shame and fear and toward acceptance and understanding - a trend we've seen recently in the adult toy industry - is a positive thing.

Anal vibrators, as the name implies, are intended to be used in, on or around the anus. They can often be used for clitoral, external and internal vaginal and sometimes G-spot stimulation as well as anal play, but their primary purpose is to provide vibrations to the anus. Choosing an anal vibrator is fairly straightforward when you have the basic information, so if you're considering an anal toy and want some easy to follow practical guidance, read on. Those who jump in without enough knowledge tend to make uninformed decisions, and they report that the process of coming to their final decision is stressful. Finding the right anal vibrator does not have to be a pain in the ass.

Anal Vibrator Basics

To give you a global prospective there are basically two types of anal toys; vibrating and non-vibrating. Non-vibrating anal toys are considered anal dildos while their vibrating counterparts are called anal vibrators. There are situations when one type is preferable over another, and there are as many people who have a personal preference for one type of anal toy or the other, but this section focuses on the vibrating side of the equation so we will save the anal dildo discussion for another time. Anal vibrators come in many different shapes, sizes and colors, but they y need to fit into a relatively small place so they tend to be small rather than large and thin rather than thick. There are exceptions, but this basic rule generally holds true.

Those who are considering using an anal vibrator for the first time should answer a few important questions before they begin their search. The most basic question is: What do you want the anal vibrator to do for you? Do you want something to insert, or would a vibrator that stimulated the external areas of the anus be a better fit? If the vibrator will be used for insertion, are you comfortable with a small object, such as a finger or small slimline vibe or would you prefer the feeling of something larger? Do you think you'll be OK with a hard, inflexible object in your anus or would something softer and flexible be more your speed? These are all questions that should be answered before beginning an anal vibrator search, and it's actually not very difficult to find the answers.

A good rule of thumb, and a way to begin a search for any type of sex toy, is to ask yourself what kind of stimulation you enjoy during your personal sexual encounters. Those answers can then be applied directly to your questions regarding anal vibrators and anal stimulation. For example, if you like your partner to insert their small finger into your anus but anything larger than that is unappealing, uncomfortable or even downright painful, they it's best to keep your search limited to small anal vibrators. If, on the other hand, your partner inserts a finger and you begin to fantasize about what it would be like to have two fingers inside then maybe you would be better off with a large anal vibrator. Virtually all of your sex toy decisions can be made this way, and usually with great success. There are times where choosing a sex toy may not be as simple as applying your everyday sexual preferences to your decision, but those situations seem to be few and far between. If you ever get stuck, don't know where to turn and nothing in your life has prepared you to make a particular decision regarding sex toys, you can always drop the hammer and make an educated guess with an inexpensive product. If it works out that's fantastic. If it doesn't you can chalk it up to a learning experience and try again.

Anal Vibrator Examples

When you've done the personal work outlined above, the rest of the process can be easy and perhaps even fun. You're armed with self-knowledge and that gives you direction and purpose. You know what kind, style, shape or material will fulfill you or your partner's fantasies and that's what you need to breeze through anal vibrator lists with ease. You choose only what appeals to you given your own personal criteria and you eliminate the rest without a second thought. You don't get hung up on all the examples because you aren't easily confused or distracted. For you, finding an anal vibrator is fun.

For those who decide that a small anal vibrator would work best for them, an item like the iPlug might be a good choice. At first glance many people observe that it's a large toy. However, it's also very thin and has a ball located relatively close to the tip of the shaft. Most people don't insert long anal vibrators all the way in. Instead, they insert them as far as is comfortable or to the point where it creates the most pleasure. If that depth happens to be shallow, then that's fine, but there's room for more if the depth needed for pleasure happens to be deep, or if the desire for deep penetration develops as your anal vibrator experience increases over time.

Another example of a small anal vibrator is the Amethyst Shimmer. The shaft is thin and bent to allow maximum internal pleasure and possible prostate stimulation. The Amethyst Shimmer has a few ridges and bumps reminiscent of anal beads, which can provide an entirely different type of sensation than can be achieved by a smooth shaft. The vibrations are adjustable, as is the case with most anal vibrators, and you'll have room to experiment as your experience grows.

If you've decided that a set of vibrating anal beads holds more appeal than a smooth-shafted anal toy you may want to consider something like the Vibro Anal Beads, Vibrating Jelly Beads, or perhaps the Silicone G Teaser. Each of these vibrators are made from a different material and they are different shapes and sizes, but the general concept remains the same: Anal beads create pleasure by being inserted and then pulled out, causing the anus to expand and contract which excites the pleasure producing nerves that are so abundant in the area. Whether you choose one of these anal vibrators or another, the final decision should come down to what kind of stimulation you enjoy and how well the item you select achieves that stimulation.

The examples listed above are just that - examples - and they aren't intended to be a complete list or specific product endorsements. Instead, use these examples as an insight into how the decision making process works. See the patterns and understand the similarities in logic between one sample decision and another. Apply your own personal experience to your anal vibrator search and see if you are able to narrow down the field to a few high potential products.